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Auckland band Alae are returning to Christchurch’s Orange Studios after a fantastic sold out show in early in 2017. The band are touring New Zealand and Australia in August and September off the back of their new single ‘Things Change’. This show will be a chance to hear Alae’s new songs they have been writing for their debut album out in 2018. This is Alae’s only Christchurch show before the end of the year so get in early as there…

Tenor sax heavyweight and renowned educator George Garzone will be visiting NZ this August, with gigs and workshops in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Garzone is well-known as a sought-after jazz educator, currently teaching at the Berklee College of Music. He has also previously taught at New England Conservatory, Longy School of Music, New York University, Manhattan School of Music, Northeastern University and the New School University. He has pioneered the triadic chromatic approach and students of his have included Joshua…

The Nerd Degree celebrates the Christchurch Arts Festival with two new episodes about Arts and Festivals. Join Brendon Bennetts for Defence Against the Daft Arts. Whether it be fine arts, martial arts, arts and crafts, or even the art of the deal; our nerds will prove that comedy is more of an art than a science. Then! What’s your idea of a nerd festival? Something nice, like video game easter eggs or very special Christmas episodes? Or something nasty, like an airing…

NO Productions Theatre presents two nights of radio! This is the NTC Light Programme. Tonight, the brand new comedy A Sorcerer’s Appendix is performed in front of a live studio audience… you! See the faces that launched a thousand words – some of them scripted; wonder at the sound effects – how does an axolotl squeak, a forest wind and a dungeon damp? Sigh as you hear the actors’ mellifluous tones; gasp at the evil plot and cry at the wicked wordplay!…

Sorry to those who missed out, Li’l Chuck is all done sold out! Be one of 50 to join Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine as he records his new music videos live at Orange Studio. Located in Ferrymead, Orange Studio is one of Christchurch’s most prestigious recording facilities. The studio incorporates a concert auditorium, providing a rare chance to peek behind the scenes of a recording session as it happens. Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is…

“Innocent Dreamer” Album Launch Tour One of Australia’s most prominent jazz saxophonists, Jamie Oehlers, teams up one of the hottest young jazz talents around, pianist Tal Cohen, to create some inspirational and thought provoking music. The two have been performing together now for nearly 10 years in a variety of settings, teaming up with artists like Ari Hoenig and Robert Hurst and performing together in various ensembles. This duo setting allows for an exploration of melody and space, tone and dynamics. This…

Presenting: Kadodo West African Drum & Dance Come along to the Wednesday evening Ghana Grooves to experience the joy and exuberance of West African traditional music, drumming and dance performance. You will be amazed by the energy of Kofi Shabba (Ghana), Kofi Kunkpe (Ghana) and Koffie Fugah (Ghana) – three master drummers and dancers from Ghana. This will be a special night to enjoy the real traditional music and dance from these amazing artists. About the main performers Kofi Shabba…